Self Defense System for Women (R.A.D.)

The R.A.D. system is dedicated to teaching women defensive
concepts and techniques against various types of assault, by
utilizing easy, effective and proven self defense tactics. This
system of realistic defense will provide the woman with the
knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.

What is R.A.D.?

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic,
self-defense tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive course
for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction
and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on
defense training.

Courses are taught by Fresno State Police Department staff that
are certified R.A.D. instructors.

Course Details:

Enrollment limited to women

12 hour Basic Physical Defense Class

Offered as a credit/no credit course through the
university

Open to the general public

Must be at least 12 years old

$15.00 Materials Fee

No prior experience necessary

Included in the Course:

The "risks" of personal safety

Risk reduction strategies

Basic principles of defense

Offensive and defensive postures

Defensive techniques

Workbook/Reference manual

Realistic Simulation Training (optional)

Why R.A.D.?

R.A.D. systems is the country's largest and fastest growing self
defense program for women and children, with over 3,000 certified
instructors and nearly 100,000 participants trained. Due to the
sensitive nature of the class, it is offered to women only. The
R.A.D. course is taught at over 350 colleges and universities
across the United States and Canada, and is the only self defense
program ever to be endorsed by the International Association of
Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).

Continued Practice!

Because this is an International Alliance, a R.A.D. graduate
from any class in the U.S. and Canada can attend any future class
for practice, free of charge for the rest of her life!